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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois from $800

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,446

One-way from

$800

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,155
30/5-6/6
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($535 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 30/513:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/606:10ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,446
Thu 31/712:05MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/814:25ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$1,838
Thu 31/711:55MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 20/811:45ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,954
Wed 16/707:25MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines
Thu 14/812:30ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,987
Thu 9/1011:55MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1016:10ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,079
Thu 9/1006:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 15/4$2,141
Thu 13/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1114:40ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$2,201
Wed 17/915:05MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 24/913:25ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,231
Thu 30/1006:05MEL - STL
2 stops23h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/111:14STL - MEL
2 stops27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,339
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - STL
2 stops38h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/108:50STL - MEL
1 stop32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,377
Mon 19/521:20MEL - ORD
2 stops51h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/519:50ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,443
Sun 4/515:55MEL - ORD
2 stops64h 55mFinnair
Mon 12/521:30ORD - MEL
2 stops41h 05mFinnair
Deal found 14/4$2,505

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

13:40-23:05

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

06:10-11:30

2 stops38h 20m

$1,446

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

08:35-23:13

2 stops29h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

15:54-10:50

2 stops27h 56m

$1,829

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

11:55-21:24

1 stop24h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

11:45-09:30

2 stops30h 45m

$1,954

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

07:25-16:00

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/8

12:30-05:45

1 stop26h 15m

$1,987

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

11:55-22:41

2 stops26h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

16:10-08:30

2 stops24h 20m

$2,079

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

06:40-14:55

2 stops24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$2,141

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

14:25-14:25

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,207

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

15:05-22:52

1 stop22h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

13:25-05:00

2 stops24h 35m

$2,231

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

21:20-09:40

2 stops51h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/5

19:50-19:25

2 stops32h 35m

$2,443

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

15:55-17:50

2 stops64h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

21:30-05:35

2 stops41h 05m

$2,505

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,306 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,317 and China Southern from $1,735 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$725Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,223Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,485Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,636Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,642Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,072Average$2,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,267Average$2,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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